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Democrats Unveil Bill Letting Eligible TPS Workers Apply for Green Cards

The plan faces long odds in a Republican-led Congress.

A protestor holds a sign calling on the US Supreme Court to uphold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian refugees in front of the court in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2026.
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Overview

  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick introduced the Respect for Essential Workers Act on March 23.
  • The bill would let qualified Temporary Protected Status holders apply for lawful permanent residence.
  • It would pause deportations for TPS holders who work in essential roles during their applications.
  • The proposal does not grant status automatically and instead creates a new process to file.
  • The Supreme Court on March 16 temporarily stopped planned deportations for some Syrians and Haitians with TPS.